Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Express System Requirements


System requirements


Current release Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Express 9.0
Languages English, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Support available Through the online community
Add-on modules No
Upgrade options Yes (professional version of Creo Elements/Direct Modeling)
Operating systems Windows 11 64-bit Editions: Windows 11, Pro and Enterprise (1)
Windows 10 64-bit Editions: Windows 10, Pro and Enterprise (2)
System memory (RAM) Minimum: 4 GB
Video display 3D capable graphics card with OpenGL support
CPU Intel Xeon
Intel Celeron
Intel Core
AMD Athlon
Note: Single-, dual- and quad-core processors are supported.
Hard disk space Minimum: 5 GB
Internet requirements Active Internet connection required for product activation.
Note: Product reactivation is required every three days.


(1) Operating System levels

  • Base OS
  • September 2022 update (22H2)
  • October 2023 update (23H2)

(2) Operating System levels

  • October 2022 update (22H2)

PTC software products are tested on the latest operating system service pack available at the time of release. Because Creo Elements/Direct system requirements define a minimum operating system service pack, a newer Microsoft service pack should not affect Creo Elements/Direct products.

However, PTC cannot guarantee the correct functioning of Creo Elements/Direct products on newer operating system service packs. If Creo Elements/Direct products are incompatible with the newest service pack, PTC will attempt to remove the incompatibilities in the next service pack or major release of its products.



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